ASPHALT

The Asphalt Conference dates back to 1958 which makes it one of the oldest asphalt conferences in the country. The conference has seen many changes through the years. The conference has grown from a partial day to a full day-and-a-half, the number of presentations from 7 to over 20, and registration from 150 to well over 300 participants. Presentation media in the old days included 35 mm slides and overhead transparencies. The technology today is strikingly different! The location of the conference has remained primarily in Rolla but has shifted sites on campus. The one constant that has been true from the get-go is the high quality of speakers, including nationally prominent individuals. Throughout the years, the conference has maintained strong ties to the Asphalt Institute, MoDOT, the Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association, and various industry representatives. The topics presented, of course, have changed with the needs of the day, from the "Ottawa Road Test" to smoothness..

Primary location: Rolla United States